Cultural Catalysts: Why Some Ideas Go Viral While Others Disappear?

Who decides what’s important—and why? From MTV to meme culture, from fashion to intergenerational values, Shaniqua and Stephanie analyze how collective beliefs turn trends into movements. This episode unpacks how ideas gain traction (or disappear), and how culture, style, and storytelling shape industries, policies, and the future.

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HOST BIOS:

STEPHANIE’S BIO: 

Stephanie Crain, aka Corporate Mystic, is a visionary collaborator who empowers organizations and individuals to align their core values and unleash their authentic expression. With 25 years of experience in branding, culture, and creative strategy, Stephanie excels as an executive leader, fostering collaboration and talent elevation across diverse industries. As a Certified Master Jungian Coach specializing in Success Mindset, she guides executives, creators, and entrepreneurs to overcome obstacles and #vibratehigher by activating their true potential.

 

SHANIQUA’S BIO

Shaniqua Brown, Founder and Talent Strategist at Elevated TA brings over a decade of expertise in Talent Acquisition, with a distinguished background at industry leaders like Kforce and Google. Merging her academic prowess in Interdisciplinary Social Science with insights gained from a dynamic career as a professional dancer and NFL cheerleader, she infuses Elevated TA's mission with precision, agility, and an innovative spirit. Focused on revolutionizing talent acquisition strategies for mid-sized companies, Shaniqua's approach blends empathetic partnership with dynamic, data-informed solutions, ensuring businesses align their teams with their strategic vision for success and efficiency.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Show Opening
• (00:00:50) - MTV Amplifying Subcultures
• (00:18:53) - Memes IYKYK Culture
• (00:40:18) - Predicting Future Trends
• (00:46:14) - FITI Takeaways
• (00:48:37) - Show Close